William Morris and his work.--The English revival in decorative art.--The socialist ideal as a new inspiration in art.--On the study and practice of art.--On some of the arts and crafts allied to architecture.--Notes on colour embroidery and its treatment.--Notes on early Italian gesso work.--Notes on the treatment of animals in art.--Modern aspects of life and the sense of beauty.--A short survey of the art of the nineteenth century, chiefly in England, with some notes on recent developments.--Art and the commonweal.--The apotheosis of "The Butterfly."